Welcoming Young Leadership Development Program (WYLD) 2024

“You can’t just google it, it has to be taught and shared, what we learned in the Welcoming Leaders Program, it has to be shared in this way"

- Welcoming Leadership Program 2022 participant

“I loved the structure of the sessions, a speaker and then core leadership and governance skills, it was a great way to learn and enjoyable!”

- Welcoming Leadership Program 2022 participant

“We loved our sessions, being able to catch up and connecting with the group and each other"

- Welcoming Leadership Program 2022 participant

“I loved the speakers we had, the connections we made and people we got to meet and learn about. I now know where to go, who to connect with when I need to”

- Welcoming Leadership Program 2022 participant

“I had never thought of these things before, I had no idea what it took to run a program or event and what to think about, now I know, I want to give it a try and give back to community”

- Welcoming Leadership Program 2022 participant

Leading the creation of welcoming, vibrant and inclusive community centres

Are you aged 18 - 30 and want to build valuable skills and help create a city where diverse young people feel they belong and can thrive?

Through the WYLD program you will have the opportunity to learn about inclusive leadership and develop and apply new skills such as marketing and promotions, community engagement, program design and event management. You’ll deepen your understanding of inclusion and diversity and connect with other young people from a wide variety of backgrounds. You will also have the opportunity to make a real difference in our city by leading the creation of environments, programs and events that will attract more young people into our community centres

Who, when & where

Young people aged 18 - 30 who live, work, study and play/socialise in the city are welcome to join.

The program consists of seven workshops which will be held once a month on a Thursday. The program starts in June and the sessions run 12 pm - 4 pm. The program is primarily held at the Minor Works Building Community Centre and lunch will be provided. You will need to commit to attending all seven workshops as well as a small amount of activity, on occasion, between workshops.

Sign me up!

Registrations for the 2024 Program have now closed.

More information?

Contact Megs Lamb, [email protected]

The Welcoming Young Leadership Development (WYLD) Program is brought to you by the City of Adelaide in partnership with Be the Change